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Tom Kitt is an American composer, conductor, orchestrator, and musician. For his score for the musical Next to Normal, he shared the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama with Brian Yorkey.



He has also won two Tony Awards and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Next to Normal, as well as Tony and Outer Critics Circle nominations for If/Then and SpongeBob SquarePants. He has been nominated for eight Drama Desk Awards, winning one, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for Jagged Little Pill in 2021.

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Productions

Next To NormalNext To Normal
 
[West End, 2024]
Music
Hell's KitchenHell's Kitchen
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Music Consulting
Hell's KitchenHell's Kitchen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Orchestrations
Anthony Rapp’s Without YouAnthony Rapp’s Without You
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Additional Orchestrations
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Orchestrations and Arrangements
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
SuperheroSuperhero
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Orchestrator
Head Over HeelsHead Over Heels
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Orchestrations and Arranger
Musical Supervisor
DaveDave
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Orchestrator
Arranger
Composer
Music Supervisor
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Boston, 2018]
Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements
Head Over HeelsHead Over Heels
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator/Music Supervisor
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePants
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Music Supervision
Orchestrations
Arranger
The Spongebob MusicalThe Spongebob Musical
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Orchestrator, Arranger, Music Supervisor
These Paper BulletsThese Paper Bullets
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Orchestrator
Cymbeline
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Original Music
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Music
OrphansOrphans
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer
The MadridThe Madrid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Composer (Original Music)
Without YouWithout You
 
[West End, 2012]
Arranger (Additional Music)
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Orchestrator
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Arranger
Orchestrator
Musical Supervisor
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Orchestrator
Everyday RaptureEveryday Rapture
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Music Arranger
Orchestrator
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
Everyday Rapture
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Musical Supervisor
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Orchestrator
13, A New Musical13, A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Musical Director
Conductor
Keyboard I
From Up Here
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Composer (Original Music)
You May Now Worship Me
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Music Arranger
Musical Director
next to normal
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Orchestrator
Orchestrator
High FidelityHigh Fidelity
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Orchestrator
Laugh WhoreLaugh Whore
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Musical Director
Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Keyboards
Band Leader
Debbie Does Dallas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Musical Supervisor
An Evening With Mario Cantone
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Musical Director

Writing

If/Then
Composer
Superhero
Composer & Lyricist
Almost Famous
Composer & Lyricist
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
The Visitor
Composer

Movies

Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical
[ 2002 ] lyrics
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #9

TV Shows

The 77th Annual Tony Awards
Arrangements
Great Performances
[ 1971-2025 ] songwriter: music

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Hell's Kitchen

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music

Tom Kitt, Almost Famous

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Kitt, Almost Famous

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Kitt, Flying Over Sunset

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Kitt, Flying Over Sunset


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Jagged Little Pill


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Jagged Little Pill

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Jagged Little Pill


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Tom KittSpongeBob SquarePants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, SpongeBob SquarePants

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Tom Kitt, Cymbeline

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Kitt, If/Then

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Tom KittAll's Well That Ends Well

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Tom Kitt, The Winter's Tale


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, American Idiot

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Everyday Rapture

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, American Idiot


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2010 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Orchestrations

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Music

Tom Kitt, Next to Normal

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All-American Cast Will Lead OPERATION MINCEMEAT on Broadway Photo
All-American Cast Will Lead OPERATION MINCEMEAT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

Tony and Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat announced that an all-American cast will lead the British-made musical for the first time ever. Learn more and meet the cast here!
Amber Iman, Victoria Clark, Brandon Uranowitz and More Join 2026 Vineyard Theatre Gal Photo
Amber Iman, Victoria Clark, Brandon Uranowitz and More Join 2026 Vineyard Theatre Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the initial line-up of stars set for Vineyard Theatre's 2026 Gala, honoring four-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn and renowned entertainment attorney David Berlin.
NEXT TO NORMAL " ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING To Be Released As 2-CD Set Photo
NEXT TO NORMAL " ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING To Be Released As 2-CD Set
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of NEXT TO NORMAL – ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING as a special two-CD set on Friday, February 27. The album is currently available in streaming and digital formats.
Alex Brightman, Erika Henningsen, Joel Perez and More Lead THE PRINCESS BRIDE Worksho Photo
Alex Brightman, Erika Henningsen, Joel Perez and More Lead THE PRINCESS BRIDE Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

A workshop of the highly-anticipated stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride recently took place featuring an impressive cast stacked with Broadway luminaries.
Daniel Durant and James Olivas to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES in Spoken English and ASL Photo
Daniel Durant and James Olivas to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES in Spoken English and ASL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Daniel Durant and James Olivas will star in Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, featuring a book by Ivan Menchell.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL a STM Studio Photo
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL a STM Studio
by Sara Altea Balestra - Feb 9, 2026

Dopo Sweeney Todd, arriva Next to Normal, un'altra produzione intensa e intima, che sfrutta al meglio le potenzialità di uno spazio pensato per un teatro musicale immersivo e vicino allo spettatore.
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGT Photo
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
Photos: Highlights from Juilliard School's CELEBRATION: A BENEFIT FOR SCHOLARSHIP Photo
Photos: Highlights from Juilliard School's CELEBRATION: A BENEFIT FOR SCHOLARSHIP
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Check out photos from arts luminaries, trustees, benefactors, alumni, and students gathering at The Juilliard School’s annual Celebration: A Benefit for Scholarship on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in New York City.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Twin Valley Players Colonnade Photo
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Twin Valley Players Colonnade
by Andrea Stephenson - Feb 1, 2026

Next to Normal is a show that sticks with you, speaking to the complexities of the human mind, emotions, and relationships. This production at Twin Valley Players Colonnade only has two performances left, so don’t miss out on seeing Next to Normal.
Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, RENT Original Cast Members and More Set for THE FESTI Photo
Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, RENT Original Cast Members and More Set for THE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The Festival, a first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars, will come to the Hudson River waterfront, featuring Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara and more.
Beth Malone, Krysta Rodriguez and Sam Gravitte to Star in STARSTRUCK at Bucks County Photo
Beth Malone, Krysta Rodriguez and Sam Gravitte to Star in STARSTRUCK at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Bucks County Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of “Starstruck,” a new musical comedy that kicks off the Playhouse’s 2026 mainstage season.
HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing Date; Brandon Victor Dixon to Return Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing Date; Brandon Victor Dixon to Return
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN has announced its closing date on Broadway. Learn more about the show and how to still catch it on Broadway here!
Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr Unveils 2026 Season Lineup Photo
Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr Unveils 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

The Chromolume Theatre has announced its 2026 season of musicals at The Zephyr on Melrose in Los Angeles. Themed as a season of identify and expression, it will kick off in March with The Color Purple
Roundtable Theatre Troupe Reveals Creative Team and Cast For NEXT TO NORMAL Photo
Roundtable Theatre Troupe Reveals Creative Team and Cast For NEXT TO NORMAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

The Roundtable Theatre Troupe has announced the creative team and cast for its upcoming production of Next to Normal, directed by Anna M. Hogan. Learn more here!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: SUPERHERO at Tower Groves Abbey Photo
Review: SUPERHERO at Tower Groves Abbey
by Rob Levy - Dec 19, 2025

Aided by a top-notch band, Justin Been’s potent drama uses moving songs and poignant drama to make Superhero is a thrill-packed adventure.
Critic James Lindhorst's Best of St. Louis Theatre in 2025 Photo
Critic James Lindhorst's Best of St. Louis Theatre in 2025
by James Lindhorst - Dec 15, 2025

This past season was the year of the comedy in St. Louis Theater. Companies across the city had audiences laughing all season long with slapstick, farce, and satire. There were some wonderful musical productions that really sang, a few hard hitting dramas, but comedies reigned in both quantity and quality. Instead of publishing a Top 10 list this year, I’m going to recognize the Best in St. Louis Theater for 2025. “The Best” is still a shortened list of just 13 shows out of the nearly 90 shows I saw this past year. It took weeks of thought and painstaking consideration to decide which productions would be included in my annual list. Here they are. The productions are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked by favorites:
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
AUGUST RUSH is Being Developed as a New Stage Musical Photo
AUGUST RUSH is Being Developed as a New Stage Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

August Rush, the Academy Award and Grammy Award-nominated 2007 film, is being developed as a new Broadway musical, starring Christopher Riley, Talia Suskauer and more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tom Kitt written?

Tom Kitt has written 9 shows including High Fidelity (Composer), next to normal (Composer), Bring It On: The Musical (Composer), If/Then (Composer), Superhero (Composer & Lyricist), Almost Famous (Composer & Lyricist), Magic Mike (Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa), The Visitor (Composer), Flying Over Sunset (Music).

What awards has Tom Kitt been nominated for?

Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Almost Famous, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Almost Famous, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cymbeline, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for If/Then, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well , Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Winter's Tale, Best Orchestrations (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Everyday Rapture, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for American Idiot, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Next to Normal, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Orchestrations (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Next to Normal.

What awards has Tom Kitt won?

Tom Kitt has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received Outstanding Orchestrations from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jagged Little Pill. For SpongeBob SquarePants, he earned Best Score from the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding New Score from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He was honored with Best Orchestrations by the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot. Notably, Tom Kitt won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Next to Normal. Additionally, he received Tony Awards for Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, both for Next to Normal.

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